Avantor is looking for a dedicated Sr. HR Generalist to provide support to HR Business Partners and partner with their functional business leaders and associates within Avantor to implement key HR processes and programs.
This role will be a full-time, onsite position at our Barrington, IL manufacturing facility. This role will also provide remote support for other locations and may require occasional travel. This role is responsible for assisting in providing strategic HR support in the areas of employee relations, compliance, diversity, performance management, HR analysis, process redesign, succession planning, organizational development and career development.
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or current enrollment in a graduate program
Experience: 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or have served an HR internship working for a medium to large size corporate
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
Employee Relations and Project Management experience is a plus
Demonstrated interest and aptitude for personal learning and HR career development
Shown ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle associate conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of associates, understanding and valuing associate differences
Requires working knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems
Ability to work independently and with a team
How you will thrive and create an impact
Primary responsibilities and focus of the role are providing day-to-day employee relations support to functional line leaders and associates within Avantor, provide training, and administer HRIS tasks.
Assists the HRBP to implement key strategic HR processes and programs.
Helps support and champion organizational change and talent initiatives as necessary.
Conducts employee relation investigations and facilitates effective communications and collaborative problem-solving strategies to prevent or resolve employee relations issues under the direction of the HRBP.
Works with line leaders on talent management processes such as goal setting, providing appropriate feedback during performance appraisals, and assists in creating individual development plans in support of a performance driven culture.
Creates HR analytics to identify trends and opportunities; assists HRBP to develop strategies and tactics based on those trends.
Participates in functional staff meetings and provides HR insights on business issues when necessary.
Assists in projects and/or participates as a project team member on company-wide HR initiatives.
Assists in implementing Avantor HR policies and procedures as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these programs. Assists assigned functional teams with the understanding of these programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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